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Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Upcoming Events

December 2023

Dec
16

A Wild Winter Soiree: Cheers to Chartering - December Chapter Meeting

Saturday, December 16th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W Ridgewood Dr, Parma, OH, 44134 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Social Program/Speaker Presentation Group Tour Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Deepen your roots with Wild Ones as we learn, create, connect, and cultivate community at our Wild Soiree! 

Hear what we accomplished in 2023, what our goals are for 2024, and create your own natural holiday ornament while Cleveland Metroparks and the Greater Cleveland Chapter present the importance of native plants within Green Infrastructure. Light refreshments will be available.

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January 2024

Jan
6

Winter Sowing Workshop - Lorain

Saturday, January 6th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Lorain County Community College, 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH, 44035 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Interested in learning about winter sowing?

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and LCCC Specialty Gardens is teaming up to provide you this FREE educational hands-on workshop with regards to winter sowing!

To register please email [email protected]

Jan
9

2024 January Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Independence Library, 6361 Selig Dr, Independence, OH, 44131 Map

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Jan
13

Seed Packaging Event (TBD) Members Only

Saturday, January 13th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)

Members Only Chapter Social

TBD

Jan
18

2024 January Chapter Meeting

Thursday, January 18th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Jan
25

"Cultivating Change" with Lorraine Johnson

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, January 25th, 2024
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. Learn about the pivotal role of gardening as an act of stewardship in the face of climate and ecological challenges. Discover the profound connections between individual gardens and the broader world and learn how these green spaces can serve as catalysts for positive ecological and social change.  Join Wild Ones for a practical and insightful discussion on gardening's positive impact on the environment and our future. 

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Jan
27

Cleveland Seed Bank - Seed Swap Event

Saturday, January 27th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)

Public Welcome

TBD

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February 2024

Feb
5

2024 February Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, February 5th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Feb
15

2024 February Chapter Meeting

Thursday, February 15th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

March 2024

Mar
11

2024 March Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, March 11th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Mar
21

2024 March Chapter Meeting

Thursday, March 21st, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

April 2024

Apr
6

Mustill Store and Gardens Tour (Tentative)

Saturday, April 6th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Mustill Store, 57 W North St, Akron, OH, 44304 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Come explore the little known native plant gardens at the Mustill Store Museum with Cascade Locks Parks Association members Mary Starkbuck and Diane Davis.  See the early spring ephemerals as they are peek through the soil and begin blooming.

Parking and restrooms available on site.

cascadelocks.org

Apr
8

2024 April Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, April 8th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Apr
18

2024 April Chapter Meeting

Thursday, April 18th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Apr
20

Earth Day Event - Akron Zoo

Saturday, April 20th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH, 44307 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains

TBD

May 2024

May
6

2024 May Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, May 6th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

May
11

Cleveland Metroparks - Native Plant Sale

Saturday, May 11th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
TBD

Public Welcome Family Friendly

TBD

May
16

2024 May Chapter Meeting

Thursday, May 16th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

May
18

Summit Metro Parks - Native Plant Festival

Saturday, May 18th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)

Public Welcome

TBD

May
25

Medina Park District - Native Plant Sale

Saturday, May 25th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
TBD

Public Welcome Free Event

TBD

June 2024

Jun
8

2024 Northeast Ohio Pollinator Summer Festival

Saturday, June 8th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Gateway Elementary School, 229 Gateway Ave, Conneaut, OH, 44030 Map

Public Welcome Paid Event Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

TBD

Jun
10

2024 June Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, June 10th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Jun
11

Presentation to Gates Mills Garden Club Members Only

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Gates Mills, OH, 44040 Map

Members Only Program/Speaker Presentation Free Public Parking

This is a private event. Greater Cleveland Wild Ones Chapter will be presenting our programs and initiatives to the Gates Mills Garden Club.

Jun
20

2024 June Chapter Meeting

Thursday, June 20th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Jun
22

Amherst Historical Society - Install Native Plant Garden

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
TBD

Public Welcome Garden Installation/Maintenance

TBD

Jun
29

Summit County Master Gardeners Tour of Gardens

Saturday, June 29th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
TBD

Public Welcome

TBD

July 2024

Jul
6

Placeholder for Chapter Member/Area Garden Tour Members Only

Saturday, July 6th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)

Members Only Free Event Home Garden Tour

TBD

Jul
6

Stark Parks - Summerfest (Canton)

Saturday, July 6th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
TBD

Public Welcome

TBD

Jul
8

2024 July Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, July 8th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Jul
13

Lakewood Garden Tour

Saturday, July 13th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
TBD

Public Welcome

TBD

Jul
18

2024 July Chapter Meeting

Thursday, July 18th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Jul
20

Guy Denny Prairie Tour and Native Plant Sale

Saturday, July 20th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Guy Denny Prairie

Public Welcome Free Event

TBD

Jul
27

Placeholder for Chapter Member/Area Garden Tour

Saturday, July 27th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
TBD

Public Welcome Home Garden Tour

TBD

Jul
27

Richland County Park District - Pollinator & Native Plant Festival (Mansfield Area)

to (Eastern Time)

Public Welcome

TBD

August 2024

Aug
5

2024 August Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, August 5th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Aug
10

Backyard Nature Bash - Cleveland Metroparks

Saturday, August 10th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
West Creek Reservation-Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W Ridgewood Dr, Parma, OH, 44134 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Learn how to improve your backyard with nature at this family-friendly event. Enjoy live music and wagon rides, shop the native plant sale, and get tips from experts on how to install rain gardens that attract pollinators at this fun, free fest!

Accessibility:  Cleveland Metroparks staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate assuming they meet the essential eligibility criteria. Reasonable accommodation can also be made. Please make a request at the time of registration but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. Contact us at 440-887-1968 or [email protected].

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Aug
15

2024 August Chapter Meeting

Thursday, August 15th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Aug
31

Medina County Native Plant Festival

Saturday, August 31st, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Oenslager Nature Center, 6364 Deerview Ln, Medina, OH, 44256 Map

Public Welcome Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

All are welcome to join Medina County Parks for our first annual Native Plant Festival and Sale where we will explore the connection between native plants, people, and wildlife. In addition to the plant sale, this free event features nature hikes, native plant gardening presentations, monarch tagging, and informational displays by some of our important native plant partners such as Wild Ones, OSU Extension, Medina County Master Gardeners, and Greater Akron Audubon.

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September 2024

Sep
7

Medina County Native Plant Festival

Saturday, September 7th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Oenslager Nature Center, 6364 Deerview Ln, Medina, OH, 44256 Map

Public Welcome Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

All are welcome to join Medina County Parks for our second annual Native Plant Festival and Sale where we will explore the connection between native plants, people, and wildlife. In addition to the plant sale, this free event features nature hikes, native plant gardening presentations, monarch tagging, and informational displays by some of our important native plant partners such as Wild Ones, OSU Extension, Medina County Master Gardeners, and Greater Akron Audubon.

Sep
9

2024 September Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, September 9th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Sep
19

2024 September Chapter Meeting

Thursday, September 19th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

October 2024

Oct
7

2024 October Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, October 7th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Oct
12

Guy Denny Prairie Seed Collection Members Only

Saturday, October 12th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Guy Denny Prairie

Members Only Free Event

TBD

Oct
17

2024 October Chapter Meeting

Thursday, October 17th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

November 2024

Nov
11

2024 November Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, November 11th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Nov
21

2024 November Chapter Meeting

Thursday, November 21st, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

December 2024

Dec
9

2024 December Officer Meeting Members Only

Monday, December 9th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Dec
19

2024 December Chapter Meeting

Thursday, December 19th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.